regarding a survey conducted by our association entitled "Basic Survey on Agric
ultural and Rural Development in Laos" and by Dr. Toshio Kuroda entitled "Surve
y on Urbanization and Development in the Philippines.
It would be of our utmost pleasure if the results of these studies could be ref
lected in the policies of your government upon your return.
Although APDA is a small NGO, we intend to continue our all-out effort to suppo
rt your activities on population and development. I would like to conclude my s
peech by praying your safe journey home and strong reflection of the results of
this meeting on the policies of your respective governments.